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Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
New Form I-539 and I-765 Editions Required Sept. 15, 2026 — No Grace Period
USCIS releases revised editions of Forms I-539 and I-765 effective September 15, 2026, with zero grace period for older editions. Students, H-4 spouses, and exchange visitors must file the correct edition or risk rejection.
USCIS Publishes New Editions of Form I-539 and Form I-765; Hard Cutover on Sept. 15
USCIS is releasing updated versions of Form I-539 and Form I-765 on September 15, 2026, with no grace period. Older editions will be rejected immediately. Practitioners must file the new editions starting that date.
I-539 Change of Status: Timing, Processing-Time Risk, and the Status Gap
Form I-539 changes nonimmigrant status from inside the U.S. Filing before the current status expires preserves authorized stay, but processing times can stretch past a year — here is the framework.
F-1 Reinstatement: The 5-Month Window and the No-Fault Standard
An F-1 student who falls out of status has two paths: reinstatement via Form I-539 or departure and re-entry. The 5-month rule and the no-fault test decide which is available.